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Tuesday3rd Dec 2024
News PS Blog Wants to Know Your 2024 Game of the Year on PS5, PS4
Voting open
It's that time of year again. As 2024 starts to wind down, the official PS Blog has begun its public voted Game of the Year awards, and voting is now open. You can have your say across a total of 19 categories and polls, voting for all your favourite games you've played throughout this year. All the usual categories are here, like Best...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available Today in Phased Release
What does version 24.08-10.40.00 do?
Sony has confirmed a new PS5 firmware update will be available for the console today, releasing worldwide in a phased format. At the time of writing (11:35 am GMT), the patch isn't available in the UK, but users in other territories are saying they can download it now. It's a 1.3GB update, and Sony has provided...
Final Fantasy 8 forever
I've had a love for words as long as I can remember. According to Adam family legend, this stems from my childhood, where I was impatient to play my older brothers' video games and taught myself to read at an impressively young age (the specifics are lost to time). I have strong memories of him playing JRPGs, first on SNES...
Confessions of an ex-SEGA kid
I was a teenager in the middle of the nineties and like any other teenage boy in the middle of the nineties I cared about just one thing and it was f****** disgusting — Sonic the Hedgehog. Yes, it’s confession time, oh readers of Push Square. Growing up I was a SEGA kid which is probably the root cause of around 85%...
Feature Happy 30th Birthday to PlayStation
Long live play
Today is an incredibly important milestone for PlayStation, as it represents the 30th anniversary of the console we love. It doesn’t take a genius to realise Push Square wouldn’t exist if Ken Kutaragi hadn’t convinced Sony president Norio Ohga to take a risk three decades ago. Originally announced as a CD-based extension for...
Monday2nd Dec 2024
News Indiana Jones PS5's Launch Trailer Will Make the Spring 2025 Wait That Little Harder
Indy end, it doesn't even matter
As you all already know, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to the PS5 next spring, which means many of you will have to wait a little longer to get your hands on the movie series spin-off. But obviously, with the Xbox Series X|S and PC release imminent, Bethesda has released a launch trailer to give you a...
News 30 Games Nominated for The Game Awards' Community Vote Revealed
It's the Black Myth: Wukong award, in other words
Geoff Keighley has announced the list of 30 games that will be subject to a community vote to crown one winner at The Game Awards. While the rest of the awards are very heavily weighted towards what critics vote for, this is 100 per cent community-led. A series of rounds will knock games out until an...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Serves Up 43 Minutes of Intro Gameplay
Check out the RPG opening
Warhorse Studios has collaborated with IGN to reveal a full month's worth of content and fresh information focusing on the developer's upcoming RPG. It begins today with a video sharing the first 43 minutes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, introducing the combat tutorials and quite a lot of dialogue options and...
News PS Plus Members Get Free Cosmetics for Marvel Rivals on PS5
PS5 Pro support! Exclusive Spider-Man skin! DualSense
Marvel Rivals may be a free-to-play game available on most modern platforms, but Sony wants you to play it on the PS5. As part of a PS Blog post, it’s announced a slew of added incentives for those playing on the current PlayStation console. Perhaps most notable of all, PS Plus members will...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2's ESRB Rating Suggests It's Not Far Away on PS4
Power Stone is almost in reach
Capcom has been gradually bringing all of its classic titles forward in retro compilations, and the next one up is Capcom Fighting Collection 2. Announced back in August, the collection includes a bunch of exciting old school fighters, and it appears that it won't be long until we get to play them all. As spotted by...
Mini Review Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (PS5) - Bring a Notebook for This Dense, Compelling Puzzler
Eye caramba
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is one of those games you shouldn't read too much about before playing it. By design, it's packed to the rafters with layers upon layers of puzzles, and discussing this web of head-scratchers — or even its story — would be to undo a little bit of its magic. Initially, all you know is that you've arrived by...
News Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
The ultimate nostalgia
In celebration of PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, a new PS5 update lets you customise your console's home menu with themes that are based on past PlayStation consoles. Very cool. But you know what's even cooler? Once you've grabbed this update, you'll be met with the iconic PS1 startup screen, complete with that deeply
News Visions of Mana Director Snapped Up by Square Enix Following Studio Cuts
A new vision
Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida has announced that he left the NetEase-owned Ouka Studios on the 31st October, and that he's now working at Square Enix. Of course, Square Enix published Visions of Mana to begin with, so the move makes sense. Previously, Yoshida was a designer at Capcom, helping develop titles like Devil May...
News PS5 Home Screen Customisable with PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 Themes for the 30th Anniversary
Featuring the visuals and audio of each console
Sony has released an update to the PS5 home screen and set of menus that allow you to customise them (like a theme) to suit the styles and visuals of the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 for the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. You'll be prompted to download a feature update when you next turn on your PS5, and...
News PlayStation Thanks the Fans with Emotional 30th Anniversary Montage
The big three-oh
PlayStation is 30 years old this week, if you can believe such a thing, and so celebrations are in order. The company's just released a 'Thank You' video through its official channels, taking fans on a breakneck tour of some beloved games. Interestingly, most of the titles that show up in this montage are fairly new, but a handful...
News Sony Subsidiary Aniplex Is Prepping an Anime Adaptation of PS5, PS4 Deduction Game GNOSIA
Deduce this
Deduction game GNOSIA started life on PS Vita all the way back in 2019, but has been ported to various platforms since, including the PS5 and PS4. And now it’s getting an anime adaptation, courtesy of Sony subsidiary Aniplex. You can watch a trailer below: The series, scheduled to air 2025 in Japan, appears to retain the painterly...
News C-Smash VRS Celebrates PlayStation's 30th Anniversary with WipEout-Themed Update
3-2-1-Go
PlayStation's big 30th anniversary is upon us, and to celebrate, C-Smash VRS has received a free update for both the PSVR2 version and the recent, flat PS5 edition. With this latest game update, the futuristic racket sport title features new music and a new Time Attack mode. The music consists of two new tracks from Pizza Hotline, while...
News Marvel Rivals' Slick as Hell New Trailer Is Here to Hype You Up for Launch on PS5
Out later this week
Marvel Rivals, the free-to-play (super)hero shooter from NetEase, is set to arrive on 6th December on PS5, and it's hard not to get swept along by its ultra-stylish launch trailer. It's not exactly representative of how the game plays, but this cinematic animation oozes style. Focusing on the large roster of characters available...
News Awesome-Looking, Cancelled LEGO James Bond Game Has Us Shaken and Stirred
Aston Martin Vanquished
There have been LEGO games for many of cinema's biggest franchises, and now, we know that James Bond was almost among that group. A teaser trailer for a cancelled LEGO James Bond game has recently emerged online, and it looks like it could've been another great TT Games adventure: The video features LEGO-ified versions of...
News PS Store 30th Anniversary Sale Offers 2,000+ PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Crash! Final Fantasy! Persona!
Sony's extensive range of Black Friday discounts is set to expire at midnight tonight, but the PS5, PS4 games on offers have already been replaced with a new set. To mark the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, a new promotion has put over 2,100 titles on sale. Available until 20th December 2024, here are some of the new...
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Update: Cyber Monday deals now live!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 08:00 GMT): Cyber Monday is here, bringing with it the final deals we'll see during this year's Black Friday sales bonanza. We're continuing to update this page with all the best PS5 and PS4 deals available, so have a browse below. Original Article: Looking for the best PS5 and PS4...
News Tencent Acquires Controlling Stake in Dev of PS5's Wuthering Waves
Super rover
Wuthering Waves got off to a sturdy start when it launched on PC and mobile earlier this year, but it actually feels like it’s on the cusp of truly blowing up. With fan sentiment high, and a PS5 release planned for 2nd January, the gacha could be about to massively increase its popularity as its big v2.0 update nears. Chinese titan...
Sunday1st Dec 2024
Guide PS5 Buyer's Guide: Best Deals On Consoles, Games, Accessories & More
SSDs, Dualsense, TVs and more!
Looking for the best deals on PS5 consoles and games, or the cheapest prices on accessories like SSDs, external hard drives, controllers, and more? Well, you're certainly in the right place. In this comprehensive PlayStation 5 Buyer's Guide, we've scoured the internet for the very best products available to ensure you...
Saturday30th Nov 2024
News Fortnite Attracts 14 Million Concurrent Players to Hip-Hop Concert Event
A new record for the release
The curtain has just closed on another epic Fortnite event, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice Wrld. The finale to the current Remix season paves the way for Chapter 6, which has a Japanese theme to it. The concert attracted over 14 million concurrent players, a new record for the...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for December 2024 and January 2025
Fantasian Neo Dimension! Resi Remakes! More!
Still on the hunt for new games as we near the end of 2024? Well, never fear – we have you covered! As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PS5 over the next few weeks, as well as a larger selection of games that could well be worth...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
Plus or minus?
2024 is drawing to a sudden close, and Sony's revealed the games that are coming to PS Plus Essential in December. As per usual, we want to know your thoughts on the latest lineup. To kick things off, we've got Hazelight smash hit It Takes Two, which, following its original PS4 launch in 2021, has really solidified a reputation as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
A very thankful edition
It’s the last weekend of December, which means, somehow, we’ve almost reached the end of the year. How the heck did that happen, huh? Strangely, this year’s release schedule kicks up a notch next week, so there’s no rest for the wicked here at Push Square Towers. Robert Ramsey: I've been replaying Trails through...
Friday29th Nov 2024
Mini Review Nine Sols (PS5) - The Best Metroidvania on the Market
Nine Sols/10
Rather than waiting impatiently for Hollow Knight: Silksong, you should play Nine Sols, a Taiwanese Metroidvania that just got ported over to PS5. It beautifully blends the philosophy of Taosim and the styles of East Asia with a sci-fi flair to deliver a thoughtful story told in a vibrant and deadly world. The plot follows Yi, a cyborg...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Yakuza / Like a Dragon?
Kamurocho's calling
How well do you know the Yakuza / Like a Dragon games? SEGA's crime drama series has been rolling since the days of the PS2, but it really hit the bigtime with the release of Yakuza 0 — especially outside of its native Japan. With so many titles to draw from, an in-depth quiz seemed like a great idea — and so we've put...
News Anime GTA-Style Game, Confirmed for PS5, Is Now Being Tested by Chinese Players
Forever and never
The vibrant world of Neverness to Everness, an open world gacha game colloquially known as a kind of anime GTA, is currently in the hands of Chinese players as developer Hotta Studio collects feedback with a limited-scale closed beta test. To celebrate the news, the company has released some new information about the title’s...
News Helldivers 2 Wins Game of the Year at UK Industry Awards
Go get 'em, TIGA
Helldivers 2 was the big winner at the 2024 TIGA Awards, scooping Game of the Year, Best Visual Design, and Best Technical Innovation. The chaotic co-op shooter set the world on fire when it launched back in February (god, that feels like so long ago), but its popularity steadily declined as the months wore on, to the point where...
News Infinity Nikki Can Shrink Like Astro Bot with New Outfit in PS5 Platformer
Size matters
Infinity Nikki, unlike other gachas you may be more familiar with, is effectively an open world platformer. While there is some very minor combat, the developer acknowledged during a livestream today that the game is more about exploration and traversal. It has an ex-Breath of the Wild lead working on it. The trick here is that the...
News Yes, Godzilla Roams the Map in Fortnite's Japan-Themed Season
Update: Cinematic trailer shows off even more
Epic Games has showcased the first trailer for Fortnite’s anticipated Chapter 6 Season 1 update, which is named Hunters and has a Japanese theme. The big takeaway from the trailer is that Godzilla will be roaming the map, which should lead to some exciting set-piece moments during Battle Royale...
News K-Pop Superstars NewJeans Leave Label Days Prior to Rumoured Fortnite Crossover
Attention
K-pop icons NewJeans have announced they will leave their record label Ador, a subsidiary of Korean giant Hybe, days prior to their rumoured appearance in Fortnite. According to reliable leakers, the Super Shy singers are due to headline the next season of rhythm game Fortnite Festival, replacing current star Snoop Dogg. Based on past...
News Massively Promising PS5 Gacha Project Mugen Renamed Ananta
A rule-breaking open world awaits
The massively promising urban open world game Project Mugen has been renamed Ananta, and it’ll receive a new trailer on 4th December. The game was originally announced for PS5 and PS4, but now only references Sony’s current console on its website. <related ids="156292"> Those with
News Shuhei Yoshida's Resignation Prompts Massive Outpouring of Love for PlayStation Legend
Everybody loves Shuhei
In case you missed the news, Shuhei Yoshida, a legendary PlayStation executive, is leaving the company after 31 years. It's unclear what his next steps will be when he leaves in January, but what's absolutely clear is that everyone adores the man. With the announcement came a tidal wave of love and support for Shu, with...
News Horizon Rip-Off Light of Motiram Will Actually Come to PS5
PlayStation seems happy to support it
Just a day after its initial announcement, Tencent has revealed its Horizon rip-off game Light of Motiram will also come to PS5, as well as mobile phones. PlayStation even appears happy to support the copycat with its Chinese accounts on Weibo and Bilibili promoting the trailer and even teasing "more...
News Lies of P DLC Scheduled for Early 2025, Developer's Next Game a Sci-Fi Horror
That's no lie
Publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio have peeled back the curtain on their future plans, and it seems the team behind Lies of P is very busy. According to Korean site EBN, the DLC for the Pinocchio-themed Souls-like is scheduled to arrive in the first quarter of 2025. No further details have been shared on this, but it's not...
News Horror Curio Slitterhead Emerged from Ideas for a Big Budget Siren 3
Forbidden Siren indeed
Slitterhead, the unusual horror action title from the creator of Siren and Gravity Rush, exists today because of concepts initially created for a potential Siren 3. In an interview with Keiichiro Toyama (translated by Auto
News No Man's Sky Is Bringing Back Limited-Time Expeditions Over Next Two Months
Those interstellar goodies could still be yours
Hello Games is bringing back limited-time Expeditions for those particularly adventurous No Man's Sky players missing them. Like October's The Cursed (above), these undertakings will pose new threats and obstacles to overcome, as well as rewarding the successful with unique, limited-time gear...
News Astro Bot Blasts Past Elden Ring, Currently 2024's Highest-Rated Release
Home stretch
Anyone who tells you that 2024 was a weak year for gaming is either extremely specific in the types of games they play or hilariously uninformed. As it is almost Game of the Year time once again, it seems the competition will be extremely close at awards shows like The Game Awards. But in terms of aggregate critical consensus, Astro Bot...
News Bloober's Cronos: The New Dawn Inspired by Dead Space, Alan Wake Mechanics
We expect amputations, and a flashlight
Still riding high from the positive reception to its recent Silent Hill 2 remake, developer Bloober Team is shifting its focus to the future. Unsurprisingly, Cronos: The New Dawn is a survival horror title, pulling from genre greats like Dead Space and Alan Wake, expected to launch on PS5 sometime in 2025...
News Fanatical Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Fans Conscripted into Endless Conflict
Imperial Edition owners can play now
Warhammer 40,000 fans keep on winning, with the excellent Darktide's servers now live for those fans devoted enough to pick up the game's Imperial Edition. The full release is next week on PS5, on 3rd December, where a universe of endless, four-player cooperative carnage awaits. Swedish developer Fatshark has...
News Dave the Diver Dredges Up an Impressive 5 Million Copies Sold
Faux-indie keeps printing money
Dave the Diver is proving to be surprisingly sticky, with developer MINTROCKET announcing the plucky, aquatic platformer has shifted another two million units in 2024, for a total of five million to date. The undeniably endearing Dave had already ratcheted up three million sales prior to coming to PS5 and PS4 in May...
News Marvel Rivals Goes Gold Ahead of PS5 Launch, Expect It to Explode
(Over)watch out for it
Marvel Rivals is ready for release on 6th December, as the game has officially gone gold. The hero shooter has a shot at becoming one of the biggest games on the planet, with its familiar characters pairing with a well-established gameplay formula. <related ids="170887"> While the industry has not been kind to...
Thursday28th Nov 2024
News Space Marine 2 Patch 5.0 Adds PS5 Pro Support, New Mission, Customisation Options
The Emperor provides
As promised, Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is getting a big ol' update in December. Patch 5.0 is adding a new Operation — one of the game's co-op-focused missions — along with new customisation options for coloured helmet lenses, and support for PS5 Pro. Hurrah! Developer Saber Interactive hadn't made a definitive statement...
News PS5 Disc Drive Stock Still a Source of Intense Irritation for Many
Out of stock or overpriced
If this never-ending Black Friday promotional period has proven anything, it’s that there’s still value in physical games. While the PS Store’s offered a meaty selection of discounts, the prices are unambitious – and bordering on uncompetitive really. Shop around here in the UK, however, and you can get some...
News More PS Plus Extra, Premium News to Come for December as 30th Anniversary Approaches
Classics revealed early
Yesterday, as expected, Sony revealed December's monthly PS Plus Essential games. However, it went a little further than usual, also revealing some retro classics coming to PS Plus Premium a little later in the month. In this part of the
News Fans Frustrated with Avatar's Disappointing PS5 Pro Patch
PSSR reducing image quality
Ubisoft has today patched official PS5 Pro support into Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, allowing it to run at 60 frames-per-second in its Quality Mode. The internal resolution has been increased when running on Sony's enhanced system, and PSSR is also in effect. PS5 Pro owners will experience "better quality and...
News Hope for Hot Springs Action in More Japanese Rail Sim on PS4
Trophies for Hakone Town hit Sony's servers
Japanese developer Sonic Powered has been steadily chugging along for years now, delivering FMV-based railway simulations on a regular timetable for the Nintendo Switch. A handful of these have made stops on the PS4, including the delightfully autumnal Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto, which actually...
